Animism at Extra City Antwerp, Belgium

by Suzanne on February 9th, 2010 | BBC Wikipedia

An entire A4 page of unintelligible, pretentious blather disguised as a clever press release really shouldn’t keep you from visiting Animism - a long-term touring exhibition loosely based around the idea of… errr… uhmm… the technological/digital renaissance of animism?! o_O

Because, after all, we all like dancing skeletons…

Silly Symphonies - The Skeleton Dance by Walt Disney, 1929

… and spiders on crotches… no?!

Replace Me by Rosemarie Trockel, 2009 - click to enlarge

… oh, and did I mention that remote-controlled pigeons (yes, I know “buse” is Frenchistani for buzzard, but this rendering looks way more pigeony than buzzardy to me, so shuuuuush!) will be on show too?

Buse volant avec l’appareil qui signale les mouvements décrits par l’extrémité de son aile by Étienne-Jules Marey, 1886 - click to enlarge

À propos pigeons or buzzards dressed like pigeons, this painfully poetic sequence from C’est arrivé près de chez vous featuring Benoît Poelvoorde needs to be watched at least once a week day (preferably under the parental guidance and watchful eyes of Dr. med. Klav):

Oh, and least we forget the obligatory art historical question (very basic level this time): Which infamous painting is Rosemarie Trockel’s artwork Replace Me (see above) based on? Artist, title, date, please. Once again, you will win a random item from my smelly ‘ol Drawer ov Doom. First correct answer in the comments section wins. Good luck.

Oh, and congrats to Sir Dave C for solving yesterday’s conundrum: Glenn Brown’s Spearmint Rhino is of course based on Francisco de Zurbarán’s Agnus Dei.

Gods, this blog is so informative!

Anyway, exhibition details for Animism below.

On show: January 22 - May 2, 2010

Address: Extra City – Kunsthal Antwerpen, Tulpstraat 79, 2060 Antwerp, BELGIUM, tel: +32 (0)3 677 1655 | Map

Gallery hours: Wed - Sun: 2 - 7 PM

Preview | Exhibition guide (PDF)

Glenn Brown at Ludwig Museum, Budapest

by Suzanne on February 8th, 2010 | BBC Wikipedia

Star Dust by Glenn Brown, oil on panel, 2009

The Ludwig Museum of Contemporary Art in my beloved town of Budapest who was unhelpful enough to provide me with zero press material, is apparently hosting a Glenn Brown exhibition.

It opened yesterday and Glenn’s works will be on show until April 11, 2010.

Spearmint Rhino by Glenn Brown, oil on panel, 2009 - click to enlarge

Only three works are featured in the exhibition preview, but I assume/hope it’s going to be a bit more epic than that. Sew sue me if not.

Oh, and buy his Tate Liverpool exhibition catalogue. It’s worth every forint.

Bonus question for fellow art history nerds: Which 17th century religious artwork (title and artist, per favore) is Spearmint Rhino based on? First correct commentator(ess) wins.. uhmm… some random thing from my Drawer ov Dooooom. Yay!

On show: February 6 - April 11, 2010

Address: Ludwig Museum – Museum of Contemporary Art, Palace of Arts, Komor Marcell u. 1, Budapest, H-1095, HUNGARY, tel: +36 1 555 3444 | Map

Gallery hours: Tue - Sun: 10 AM - 8 PM

Admission: Free last Sunday of every month

Literature: Glenn Brown Catalogue by Francesco Bonami and Laurence Sillars (newer editions have a much nicer cover)

… and in completely unrelated news, here’s a rare appearance of Blondie as Blackie in a Hans-Ruedi Gigeresque environment:

Blondie (via All Things Amazing) - click to enlarge

Meow.

Marcel Dzama at Musée d’art contemporain, Montréal, CAN

by Suzanne on February 7th, 2010 | BBC Wikipedia

Untitled by Marcel Dzama, 1999 - click to enlarge

The great magical Winnipeg-born Marcel Dzama - previously mentioned here - has a new solo show in Montréal, Canada, entitled Aux Mille Tours / Of Many Turns.

Diogenes by Marcel Dzama, 2007 - click to enlarge

The exhibition has only just opened at the Musée d’art contemporain and will be on show until April 25, 2010.

Suitcase With Three Heads by Marcel Dzama, 2007 - click to enlarge

If you’ve never heard of Marcel Dzama and/or can’t make it to Montréal on such short notice, then this great little video he recently made for The Department of Eagles might help you understand his visual universe:

And yes, Marcel sure owes the National Chinese Ballet a big cut of his sales.

On show: February 4 - April 25, 2010

Address: Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal, 185 Sainte-Catherine Ouest (corner Jeanne-Mance), Montréal, Québec, H2X 3X5, CANADA | Map

Gallery hours: Tue - Sun: 11 AM - 6 PM, Wed: 11 AM - 9 PM

Admission: $10 - free admission every Wednesday evening from 5 - 9 PM

Gregor Gaida at Galerie Adler, Frankfurt

by Suzanne on February 6th, 2010 | BBC Wikipedia

Drummer by Gregor Gaida, painted and sprayed wood, aluminium, 2008

Gregor Gaida’s raw talent for sculpture that seems to throb, pulsate, vibrate and scream is deeply captivating.

His works don’t look like sculptures to me, but more like powerful bodies with their contracted muscles and protruding sinews frozen in time and space.

These guys could start running, drumming, drawing or waving flags any second now and I wouldn’t even be surprised.

Rest von Schwarz by Gregor Gaida, painted wood, polyester resin, iron, plastic foil, 2008

Gregor’s Sum of Stories is on show at Galerie Adler in Frankfurt, Germany, through March 6, 2010.

Further details below.

Kind und Kreide III by Gregor Gaida, painted polyester resin, 2008

On show: January 16 - March 6, 2010

Address: Galerie Adler Frankfurt, Hanauer Landstraße 134, 60314 Frankfurt, Germany, +49 (0)69-4305396

Gallery hours: Tue - Fri: 12 - 6 PM, Sat: 11 AM - 3 PM

Calling London Creatives

by Suzanne on February 5th, 2010 | BBC Wikipedia

Right, so, as I mentioned in a previous post, I recently came to the conclusion that it’s about time for me to get my own little space for art and exhibitions.

I know this is not going to happen from one day to another and I’m also fully aware of all the competition around and the dire economic times, but heck, this is as good or bad as any time to start a business when you put a mind as determined as mine to it and if I never try, I will never know.

I have been wanting to get a shop/show room for a long time now and I know that I’m not the only one with such grand hopes but zero cash.

So here I am, asking you, fellow (preferably East) London creative/artist/designer/utopian to join forces with me and share a space for creative endeavours with me.

I’m looking particularly (but not exclusively) for:

- An artist in need of a studio
- A (fashion) designer in need of a shop space
- A creative hairdresser in need of a salon
- An (art) book/mag/graphic novel nerd/collector in need of a book shop
- A restaurateur in need of a small café
- A combination of the above
- Someone who already owns a space with a creative direction and wants to rent parts of it out

So if you’re any of the above or know of someone who is and if you have been wanting to have a space of your own for a while and are committed, trustworthy, hardworking and willing to make human sacrifices, please do get in touch so that we can discuss everything over a few cups of hazelnut soy latte.

Yum.

With love & monkey brains,

Suzanne